Team Leader - Aircraft Sheet Metal & Composite Structures

Fly Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Fly Dubai Limited is seeking a Senior Aircraft Structures Supervisor to lead sheet metal and composite structure maintenance teams in Dubai. You will supervise technicians, allocate resources, ensure work meets AMM/SRM/EO/SB/CMM requirements and safety standards.

You will conduct inspections and oversee repairs/modifications on fuselage, wings, control surfaces, and nacelles, coordinating with NDT when needed and ensuring accurate documentation and continuous improvement in safety practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or diploma in aircraft maintenance engineering or related field.
• Training in Aircraft Structures, Sheet Metal Repair, and Composite Repair.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of Sheet Metal and Composite Structure Technicians and allocate manpower, tools, and materials to meet schedules.
• Monitor task progress, provide technical support, conduct shift briefings and handovers.
• Promote a positive safety culture and support employee development through coaching and feedback.
• Perform and supervise structural inspections, repairs, and modifications on aircraft structures including fuselage, wings, control surfaces, and nacelles.
• Ensure work is performed per AMM, SRM, EO, SB, CMM, and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise fabrications, repairs, and replacements of metallic structures including rivets and hardware.
• Perform precision fitting, drilling, and assembly per approved practices.
• Lead composite repairs using approved repair schemes and coordinate with NDT when required.
• Verify maintenance tasks meet quality standards and revise documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and PPE; identify hazards.
• Coordinate manpower to maximize productivity and monitor tooling and spare parts.
• Conduct on-the-job training and assess competencies; support qualification and authorization processes.

Skills

Sheet Metal Repair

Composite Repair

AMO S Knowledge

NDT coordination

Leadership

Safety compliance

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

Diploma or Degree in Aerospace Engineering

PAC Certification (Composite)

HF Training

FTS Training

EWIS Training

Tools

AMOS

Job description

MAIN OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

To lead and supervise aircraft sheet metal and composite structure maintenance activities including inspections repairs modifications and maintenance of aircraft structural components ensuring work completed safely on time and in compliance with regulatory requirements OEM specifications and company quality standards while maintaining the highest levels of airworthiness and safety

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises daily activities of Sheet Metal and Composite Structure Technicians and allocates manpower tools and materials to meet operational and maintenance schedules monitoring task progress providing technical support and guidance conducting shift briefings debriefings and handovers Promotes a positive safety culture and professional working environment and supports employee development through coaching mentoring and performance feedback Performs and supervises structural inspections repairs and modifications on aircraft airframes and structural components including fuselage structures wing structures flight control surfaces cargo compartments engine nacelles fairings and panels composite components honeycomb structures carbon fiber and fiberglass assemblies Ensures structural inspections repairs and modifications are performed in accordance with approved Aircraft Maintenance Manual AMM Structural Repair Manual SRM Engineering Orders EO Service Bulletins SB Component Maintenance Manuals CMM and Applicable regulatory requirements Supervises the fabrication repair and replacement of metallic aircraft structures including complex sheet metal repairs involving aluminum alloys titanium stainless steel aircraft fasteners and structural assemblies Ensure proper installation of rivets bolts and structural hardware Performs precision fitting forming drilling and assembly operations ensuring the correct installation of rivets bolts and other structural hardware in accordance with approved maintenance practices Leads composite repair activities utilizing approved repair schemes including composite damage assessment surface preparation bonding and adhesive application vacuum bagging heat and pressure curing composite laminate repairs and core replacement repairs coordinating with Non-Destructive Testing NDT personnel when required Verifies maintenance tasks are completed to required quality standards revies maintenance documentation for completeness and accuracy ensuring compliance with GCAA regulations company maintenance procedures occupational health and safety requirements and supports internal and external audits Ensures compliance with all safety procedures and risk assessment requirements by monitoring safe use of tools equipment chemicals and composite materials verifies the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment PPE and identifies and reports safety hazards and potential risks Coordinates manpower utilization to maximize productivity and monitors the availability of tooling consumables and spare parts escalating resource constraints and supporting maintenance planning and work package execution Conducts on-the-job training for technicians and apprentices assesses technician competencies and identify training needs and supports qualification and authorization processes to strengthen technical capability and promote continuous improvement initiatives within the team

ISR REQUIREMENTS

Reads and complies with the ISR policies of the Company and diligently reports any weakness or incidents to the respective Line Manager or the Information Security team Completes all required ISR awareness sessions and follows associated guidelines in the day-to-day business operations Bachelor's Degree (3+ years)Diploma or Degree in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field. Recognized training in Aircraft Structures, Sheet Metal Repair, and Composite Repair.Fluent in EnglishMinimum 3 years experience in Sheet metal and composite structure repairsWorking knowledge of AMOSYears with qualifications: 5 - 7 years, Years without qualifications (if applicable): 8 - 10 yearsCurrent Company Composite Personal Authorisation Certificate (PAC). Human Factors Training. Fuel Tank Safety (FTS) Training. EWIS (Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems) Training.

COMPETENCIES

Customer FocusTeamworkEffective CommunicationPersonal Accountability & Commitment to achieveResilience & Flexibility (Can do attitude)Decision MakingInspiring & Developing OthersStrategic ThinkingBusiness Acumen